Hi Smarty, I have done 20 liver cleanses, and although improved from my ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia still haven't eliminated candida. I'm sure your right, that an alkaline gut is the answer. To this end, besides the UT I have started taking half a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda per day in 2 small doses, in water. Perhaps a bit of a short cut. Good Luck, Love and Light, Deotima.